Philosophia
October 18th, 2008, 05:57 AM
"Gladiator" Tomb Discovered In Rome
The tomb of a rich Roman general, believed to be the inspiration for the main character of the Oscar-winning movie "Gladiator," has been found on the outskirts of Rome.
Ongoing construction work along the northbound Via Flaminia uncovered the remains of a mausoleum that archaeologists believe to be at least fifteen yards long.
An inscription among the remains gives reason to believe that the tomb belongs to a patrician known as Marcus Nonius Macrinus, a proconsul who achieved major victories for Marcus Aurelius, emperor from 161 AD until his death in 180 AD.
From here (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/17/tech/main4528161.shtml?source=RSSattr=World_4528161).
Another thing to add to my "I want to see this" list. :foh:
The tomb of a rich Roman general, believed to be the inspiration for the main character of the Oscar-winning movie "Gladiator," has been found on the outskirts of Rome.
Ongoing construction work along the northbound Via Flaminia uncovered the remains of a mausoleum that archaeologists believe to be at least fifteen yards long.
An inscription among the remains gives reason to believe that the tomb belongs to a patrician known as Marcus Nonius Macrinus, a proconsul who achieved major victories for Marcus Aurelius, emperor from 161 AD until his death in 180 AD.
From here (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/17/tech/main4528161.shtml?source=RSSattr=World_4528161).
Another thing to add to my "I want to see this" list. :foh: